Kaitrin Weeks
Winfield,MARION
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in total joint replacement, general surgery, gynecological procedures and plastic surgery procedures. Meticulous, bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Northwest Regional Health
11.2021 - Current
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Surgical Technologist
DCH Fayette Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Surgical Technologist
Columbus Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during orthopedic, and neurosurgical procedures.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Columbus Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Minimized instrument damage through meticulous inspection, identification of defects, and prompt reporting to supervisors for repair or replacement decisions.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Enhanced department efficiency by implementing effective sterilization processes for surgical instruments and equipment.
- Reduced the risk of infection in patients by maintaining a clean and organized central sterile processing area.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues across departments to facilitate smooth communication and coordination during surgical procedures.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Supported successful surgeries by promptly addressing any issues or concerns related to instrument availability or condition.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
DCH Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Minimized instrument damage through meticulous inspection, identification of defects, and prompt reporting to supervisors for repair or replacement decisions.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Reduced the risk of infection in patients by maintaining a clean and organized central sterile processing area.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance checks for audit purposes.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Education
Surgical Technology
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL12.2021
Central Sterile Processing And Distribution
Jeremiah's Hope Academy
Birmingham, AL06.2018
Skills
- OB/GYN procedures
- Total Joint Replacement
- General Surgery procedures
- Neuro Surgery
- Plastic Surgery procedures
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Arthroscopic joint surgery
- Basic Life Support
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Direct Patient Care
- Specimen Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Case cart assembly
- Instrument Decontamination
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- CSPDT -Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Northwest Regional Health
11.2021 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Columbus Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center
10.2020 - 11.2021
Surgical Technologist
DCH Fayette Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Columbus Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center
03.2019 - 02.2020
Central Sterile Processing Technician
DCH Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - 03.2019
Surgical Technology
Bevill State Community College
Central Sterile Processing And Distribution
Jeremiah's Hope Academy
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